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UK landing: Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs, Kent·In developmentDigital & Telecoms
IOEMA subsea cable (UK–NL–DE–DK–NO)
- StagePlanned; intensified commercial phase to secure anchor customers ahead of contracts-in-force (May 2026)
- Next milestoneContracts-in-force; ready for service expected Q1 2029
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Contracts-in-force; ready for service expected Q1 20292 November 2026 · previously: Contract-in-force and supply contract; ready for service targeted Q1 2029
- Stage: Planned; intensified commercial phase to secure anchor customers ahead of contracts-in-force (May 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: Pre-construction; seeking anchor customers ahead of contract-in-force
- Status: In development2 November 2026 · previously: At tender
- Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: Not published (IOEMA Fibre Ltd consortium incl. Eurofiber, Arelion, Colt, EXA)
- Next milestone: Contract-in-force and supply contract; ready for service targeted Q1 202924 September 2026 · previously: Marine construction from 2026; system completion Q4 2027, RFS 2028
- Stage: Pre-construction; seeking anchor customers ahead of contract-in-force24 September 2026 · previously: Committed, pre-construction
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